Job searching is an exciting milestone, but it can also make students vulnerable to scams. Understanding the warning signs of these scams is crucial for avoiding financial and emotional distress.
By Victoria Barbeisch
Victoria BarbeischCommunications and Program Specialist, Career Services
Here’s the deal: employers and grad schools want to know more than just your GPA. They’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and a passion for what they do. That’s where Mosaic becomes your secret weapon.
The Career & Co-op Center offers many services, and, one particular service is often requested by students: resume reviews. Resumes are critical in the internship and job search process, and are often needed when applying for scholarships or to graduate …
One tool we always recommend to our students use is Handshake. This platform is the #1 way students can find jobs that fit their career interests. Handshake allows students to discover internships, co-ops, and jobs for recent and upcoming graduates.
Fahad Alden covers the range as a double-major in Digital Media and English with a concentration in Theatre Arts. He graciously took the time to share reflections and insights based on what he’s learned through his coursework and student leadership roles, during his time at UMass Lowell.
Welcome (or Welcome back) to UMass Lowell! I already feel like it’s going to be an exciting year. All of us in the Career & Co-op Center are looking forward to helping you on your career journey.
Fact: Employers start …
By Greg Denon
Greg DenonAssociate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
Cover letters are a fantastic tool to introduce oneself in the job search process and are as significant as the resume. A cover letter provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate one’s interest in the organization and establish direct connections between the employer’s job description and one’s professional background. A well-crafted cover letter, tailored to the specific job and company of interest, and addressed to the right person, can make a lasting impression on the employer.
By Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo
Afua Serwa Addae-AdooAssociate Director, Career Services
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